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Kandiyohi Academy Board of Directors

Charter School #4288

1501 College Park Circle NW

Willmar MN 56201

https://www.kandiyohiacademy.org

 

Topic: Board Meeting

Date:  September 2nd 2020

Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Central Time

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COVID-19 Pandemic Disclaimer: Due to the declaration by Governor Walz’s executive order 20-02 and to remain in effect by executive order 20-33, pursuant to Minnesota statute 13d.021, and the current state of emergency in Minnesota due to the Covid-19A Pandemic, The Board Chair and Chief legal counsel for Kandiyohi Academy have determined that it is not prudent to conduct an in person meeting of the School Board, nor is it feasible to allow any member of the public to be present at the regular meeting location in order to attend the meeting.  all members will participate by electronic means. The regular board meeting will meet via zoom conference call, and members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so by emailing the Board Chair.

 

  1. Call to Order by the Board Chairman

Reading and Reflection on the school’s Mission Statement: To serve the needs of all its students as they prepare for becoming life-long learners and contributing members of society. KA will utilize best practice in both traditional and STEM curricula as well as effective whole child development to ensure that all children learn to care for others while becoming scientific, technological, and logical thinkers.

  1. Roll call of Directors:

Members present included the following.

  1. Abdirahman Abdi (Kadar)
  2. Ahmed Abdi
  3. Abdirizak Siyad
  4. Jemal Farah
  5. Hassan Yussuf

For management and Employees:

  • N/A

Absent: Samantha Louise

The quorum was met.

  1. Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

  1. Consent Agenda:
  1. August Minutes
    1. Motion made by Abdirahman to approve the previous meeting minutes, seconded by Ahmed, motion passed unanimously
  2. Agenda
    1. Motion made by Ahmed A. to accept the consent agenda, second by Abdirizak S., motion passed unanimously
  3. Chairman’s update and progress:
  4. Action Items:
  5. Elect CSP Grant Manager

-The motion to Elect CSP Grant Manager was moved by Abdirahman and second by Ahmed. Ahmed, nominated the Board Chair to be CSP Grant Manager. The Board Members unanimously elected Abdirahman Abdi (Kadar) as the new grant manager. Roll Call) – All in favor-The motion was adopted unanimously.

  1. b) Hire School Consultant

The Board Members also reviewed the proposals of two Consultant vendors.

  • Education Consulting Services
  • Leading Educational Services, LLC

The motion to hire Education Consulting Services was moved by Ahmed and seconded by the Hassan. Board Members unanimously voted (5-0) for Education Consulting Services to provide CSP Grant Writing. The services will be provided by Bryan Rossi, Ph.D. who has extensive experience in writing CSP Grant. While Education Consulting Services that while previous efforts have been largely successful, ECS cannot guarantee grant funding. The new School Consultant was adopted as Education Consulting Services. (Roll Call) – All in favor-The motion was adopted unanimously. The new School Consultant was adopted as Education Consulting Services.

The motion to hire Leading Educational Services, LLC was moved by Abdirahman and seconded by Ahmed. The Board members discussed the contract proposal and services to be provided. The Board members voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the contract agreement with Leading Educational Services, LLC to provide services to Kandiyohi Academy.

  1. Announce date/ time of next meeting:
  • TBA
  1. Any further business:
  • N/A
    1. Public Comment: None

-None.

  1. Adjourn: A motion was made by Jemal F to adjourn the meeting, second by Hassan Y. The motion was carried unanimously.